clicker

[peckj02]

Hiya

Have come across a census image from 1871 and the occupation given for one of the household looks like clicker? was there such a thing and if so what did they do?

Thanks in advance
Jill

[danuslave]

Hi Jill

Can you post that bit of the image in case one of us can make it into something else?

Or give us the name & census reference

Linda

[rosie99]

Hi

Clickers worked in the shoe/boot industry
http://www.northampton.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=366

Rosie

[peckj02]

Hi Linda

Tried to post the image but brain does not appear to be working very well today.

The name is Albert w Lambert and the ref is RG 10 Piece 668 Folio 133 Page 78.

It looks like clicker to me but any input would be gratefully received
Jill

[stanmapstone]

Just to add that a clicker was also employed in the making of other leather goods as well as boots and shoes, e.g. bags, bridles, harnesses etc. A Clicker was also involved in the making of rubber shoes, galoshes etc. It was also a term in the printing industry.

Stan

[peckj02]

Thanks Rosie

That would tie in because his brother is a boot salesman

[Evie]

Yes I agree, definitely looks like clicker

Evie

[rosie99]

Just to add that a clicker was also employed in the making of other leather goods as well as boots and shoes, e.g. bags, bridles, harnesses etc. A Clicker was also involved in the making of rubber shoes, galoshes etc. It was also a term in the printing industry.

Stan

Thanks Stan, I didn't know that   

Rosie

[peckj02]

Thanks for all your replies it's a big help, and thanks stan for the extra info.

Jill